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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
vas later discovered that

a colored woman, aged about twenty. five
wears. who came to Martins Ferry about
one year z from Loudon county
Va, was the unnatural mother. She was
suspected rs being the mother of the child
from the fact that she had been confined
to her bed since Thursday, on which day
the child was born, and when charged
with the sin she acknowledged it, al
though she claims the child vas not thrown
in the vault Intentionally. As a lot Of
grass and leaves were found over it, it IS
probable that her story is q fairy tale,
which is best untold. She will have a
trial as soon as she is able to appear in
court.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

teaches these same elders what is best for
them; she plays tennis and progressive
euchre, and Airts and does Kenslngton-
work, and reads Herbert Spencer, and very
often writes; she dabbles in music and
talks theosOphy, and if there are more
things in heaven and earth than aredream-
ed of in her philosophy, one questions
what they can be. Withrl, she is as
restless as the wind; she does
not love the quiet of home; she lives on
excitement; she goes to Europe, to the
springs, the mountains, the theater, the
receptions, if she can get there, or to the
modiste; she can always fall back upon
clothes az a diversion; and when every
thing else fails she has the nervous pros
tration and o trained nurse. In fact,
the chief trouble with the modern girl,
be she rich or poor, is that she either
does too much, keeps her nerves on the
strain, aud by and by goes to the other
extreme, and does literally nothing
but consume drugs, talk OF her ills, and
consults the Christian scientists, or she
has no real interest; ~fritters away
her time in shallow pursuits, becomes pes
simistic and dispeptic, dissatisfied with
herself and all the world, cries and ques-
tions if life is worth living, and feels
especially blue on holidays. The rem
edy for all this is, perhaps, an object
g, l,E.. khNpa whn ora we'll and nm
selfshly occupied do not question II life
is worth living; they know it is; and
whether they are busy in the shoe
factory, behind q counter, at the fire.
side, in the kitchen or the dining-roOm,
so long as they are busy and not shirk-
ing or reaching forward for something
more congenial, and neglecting present
duty, their minds are at rest and unin-
vaded by dependency. One of the best
remedies for depression Of spirits is the
effort to bestOw happiness; it has been
known to prove efectual when all other
methods have failed, when novels and new
gowns and cod liver oil and bovinyine and
bromide, when admiration aud t!attery,
are no more serviceable than IN a6raCada-
bra or any heather spell. Melancholy
and other ills of this nature are
the direct result Of a too strong egOtism,
ana IN absorbing interest in Others IS a
safe and agreeable medicine, and is usual
ly the last thing the modern girl tries. To
be sure, she goes Summing ut times,
when it's the fashion, assumes Il languid
interest in the very poor, sews for the ln-
diana remote charity touches her more
generously than the homely needs nearer
at hand, is more picturesque-but all this
is more in the way Of an experiment than
through a deep and serious interest that
shall FILL all the stops of life with turelul
breath"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

A CD I'd Grl at Martins Ferry tharged
With ~Infanuclde.
CRIMINAL MATTERS.

NUMBER of gay CHANDELIERS Of as
TsOrted sizes aud eOlors got the grand
Tszzle dazzle last evening, and the
city Golfers will be much enriched thereby.
Dave Grants poker room, No. 10 Eleventh
street, in the real ola barber shop, was in
full blast, and jack-pots were being bust
ed" right along for '~cart-wheels'' and
There were nine players and all
seemed to be pretty well staked, as no
watches nor scarf pins were noticed
the table, when four unwelcome
visitors made their appearance on the
scene. Just IS Thomas Jefferson johnson
was in the act of showing up a large, round
silver dollar to break a Jackpot, backed by
three queens, the four visitors silently en-.
tered. Then the hair on two white heads
stood ON end and the kinks in the wool of
SEVEN COLORED HEADS
began to MAKE desperste efforts to straighten
out while white eyes stood out from black
faces 50 far that one could have knocked
them of with q lead pencil, and such ex-
pressions rs Good Golly ~ Damn it :"
&c, &c, filled the air, and Thomas Jeffer-
son Johnsou's heart sank within him to
think how close he had been to getting
that pot.
The proprietor had gone out to get a lit
tie fresh air and so he couldn't accompany
the four visitors on their little pedestrian
tour. These four men whose appearance
had caused such o cOmmotion were none
other than officers Dunlap, Watson, Shorts
and Lukens, and while the poker players
didn't exactly care to 60 with them, they
could hardly help themselves.
At the City Building the festive poker
PLAYERS began to shell out, and soon there
was q miscellaneous collection of watches,
small change, and other collateral in the
hands of the officers, and as it took $50
apiece to
REPRESENT THEIR PRESENCE
in the dungeon cells, the sporting gentle
men had some difficulty in toeing the mark,
but at last they all managed to scrspe up
enough to set them free. The names on
the register at the City Building are:
James Michael and Walla Knox, white,
James johnson, VIM. n. Jackson, Bud
Smith, Thomas Jefferson Johnson, VIM.
Lee, John James and Al. Wells, all
colored. Dave Grant, the proprietor, was
lucky in being out at the time, but he
will get there Just the same.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

Last Friday evening the numerous
friends of Miss Maria Cruise rendered that
young lady an enjoyable surprise party al
Moran's Hall. Miss Maria numbers her
friends by the score and they were out in
force. Nolte's orchestra furnished the
music.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
An InfantIcide.

At Martins Ferry, yesterday, q colored
named George Hamilton discovered
the body of a newly born child in an ont
house Oh the premises of Il cclOred woman
named Cynthia Banks, who resides on
Fourth street. The authorities were nOti-
fed, and the body was taken out and a
post mortem examination held by Drs
aud Hobensack, who an
pounced that the CHILD, which
WAS colored, had been born
alive, and ~ no marks OF violence were
found upon il, it is supposed that the IN
FAINT was ~suffOcated in the vault. An in
uuest was held by Justice Kellar, who
rendered q verdict in accordance with the
information elected.
II 40 rafar HiaeOvarpl that
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
DIED.

BRENTLINGER's SARsAPARILLA is the
best blood purifier in the market.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

l. shonld he either one extreme or another
I van can III .fford Il give a creditable
church we ding with all he accessories. it
is hest to 20 to the other extrems and be-
qnretlv married at home, and this is pretty
generally the custom.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

Thanksgiving week was quite lively in
social circles, %althoughnO events of especial
moment occurred, and it il anticipated
that society will be rather quiet until the
holidays, for there is now less than a
month in which to prepare for the Christ
mas festivities, and that will be PRETTY
busily occupied by society people. All
are looking forward to the New Years
afternoon German, which, it is under
stood, will occur as usual this year.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

The Wheeling Turner Society gave a
grand ball at their hall, Thanksgiving
eve, which was enjoyed by a large
crowd. The Opera House orchestra fur
nished the music, and the time was spent
pleasantly.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

Mr.. Albert Schenck and Miss Lorena
Folmer, Oldest daughter of Mr.. George P.
Folmer, were married at the residence of
the brides parents, up Wheeling Creek,
Wednesday last. A large number OF
friends were present, many of whom
were from the city. A bountiful sup
per was served at the conclusion of the
ceremony, and the evening was spent
pleasantly in dancing and other social
amusements. The young folks have the
best wishes of many friends.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

A pleasant reception was rendered Mr..
Late Starks and bride on Thursday even
ing, upon which occasion Messrs. Trimble
& Lutz presented them with a fine bronze
clock. The evening was spent very enjoy
ably, refreshments being served at II
o'clock. Those present were: Wm. Wyn,
Fred Schenck, George Kavanaugh, Frank
Wycoff, George W. Stephens, A. Marshall,
p. Frank, Lee Dunning, Paul Litman, A
Kuhn and Ed. Lauer.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

Miss Rillie Dedrick ~ioyously entertained
a party of young folks at the residence of
her parents, on the West Side, Thursday
evening, it being the anniversary Of her
birth She was the recipient OF many
beautiful presents, which were rendered
her with the kindest wishes of her friends.
All present seemed to have a good time
and left with hopes of being present at her
next birthday anniversary.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

4@Msr. Sweeney was rendered a surprise
Wednesday evening, at her home on the
East Side, a large number of her friends
being present. The occasion was the ami
versary Of her birth and a pleasant even
ing was spent, the hostess being the recip-
lent Of numerous congratulations and
handsome presents. Dancing was the prin-
cipal feature of amusement and splendid
refreshments were served at a seasonable
hour.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

The Young Mems Social at the Y. NJ. c.
A. building, Thursday evening was a pleas
ant affair, and quite II number Of young
men were present and enjoyed the occa-
sion. An entertainment followed by re-
freshmeuts and a delightful social even
ing was the programme.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

On Thanksgiving afternoon Miss Sophia
Neuhardt gave a delightful Thanksgiving
tea to about ten couple of her friends at the
the residence of her father Henry Neuhardt,
on North Market Street. After luncheon
tile aneTuUUn ""o uo'Otsd 20 ooUial "muoe
ments.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

On Wednesday Mr.. Alexander Laugh
lin, of Pittsburgh, and Miss Mamie
Meade, ofthis city, will be married at st.
Mathews p. +. Church at 1870 o'clock.
A reception will follow at the residence of
Mr.. Frank Hearne. at Leatherwood. The
wedding will be an elegant event and
Wheeling society is looking forward TO its
coming with much pleasure.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

1.-THE Club" gave one of their delightful
informal hops at their hall on Main street,
Thanksgiving night and the occasion was
highly enjoyed by those present. Refresh
ments were served by the Clubs WI Chef
and were greatly appreciated. Dancing
continued until an early hour Friday
morning.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

On Wednesday evening last Mr.. A. B.
Hill and Miss Annie M. Hunt were mar
ried at the home of the bride on Seven
tenth street. At the conclusion Of the
ceremony refreshments were served, and a
pleasant social evening was spent.
Continued o. Second Pave.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

On Thanksgiving evening a quiet we'd
ding occurred at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Seamon on Water street, the
contracting parties being Mr.. Frank Dun
levy and Miss M. Kate Seamon. DR.. d.
A. Cunningham, of the First Presbyterian
church oficiated, and at the ctnclusiOn of
the cermony a pleasant reception was held,
and congratulations and good wishes were
showered upon the happy couple. Re
freshments were served by burst and a
pleasant evening was spent by all. Mr..
and Mrs. Dunlevy were the recipients Of
numerous and handsome presents.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
a.r Advertisements.

"A ANTEo-BoARDERs AT No. a FIJI
w teenth streel no2'oAes
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

Quite . number of marriage licenses
were issued from the County Clerks Of
fee the past week, but the marriages did
not seem to show up in equal number.
Some people get married and settle down
and sven many of their friends do not hear
of it until some tine later. In q wedding
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

On Wednesday evening Mr.. Will Baird
handsomely entertained quite a number Of
his friends at his home on Fourteenth
street with a delightful little hop. Kill
never furnished the music aud the time
was spent most ioyably, tripping the
light fantastic. Refreshments were served
at a seasonable hour and were much ap-
preciated.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

The Arion Society celebrated Thanks
giving in a most delightful manner at their
spacious club house, Thursday evening,
and although the weather was inclement, a
large number of the members and invited
friends turned out, the result being n Of
the most enjoyable social events ever
given by the Arion Society. A superb mu-
steal programme was rendered, the stars Of
the evening being Prof. II. Schockey, Prof.
Joe Keller, and Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Jaeger.
Prof. Josie Kramer's orchestra furnished
the music, and it was fine, as usual. The
grand march was q new feature introduced,
and DR.. Booking had some new and beau
tiful calcium light and red fire effects.
During the evening q handsome picture
was presented to the society by one of its
prominent members, and was the occasion
of several pleasant little speeches. At -
o'clock supper was served, after which
dancing was continued until an early hour
next morning.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-04
The Olive Tree.
By Adolphe Flamant.

In the book of the Hebrews we read
that when Noah, desiring to ascertain
whether or not the waters of the del
uge were beginning to Withdraw from
the surface of the earth, dispatched a
dove from the ark, that feathered cou
rier brought back to him can olive
leaf plucked off," Ever since that
time the verdant branch OF this ever.
green tree has been regarded as the
appropriate emblem of peace and oi
abundance.
We read in the book of Judges,
chap. Ix.: 8-"The trees went forth on
a time to anoint a king over them
and they said unto the olive tree;
Reign thou over u.s."
We also find in the book OF Nehe-
miah, chapter VIII: "And Ezra the
priest said unto all the people: This
day is holy unto the Lord, your God
90 forth unto the mount and fetch
olive branches"
Amid the steep and arid slopes
overlooking the valley OF Jehosaphat
rises the Holy Mount, clad in the con-
slant vendure of the olive trees among
which our blessed Saviour used te
roam, and whence he wept over Jeru-
salem.
A venerable legend tells us that
when Minerva became the tutelary
goddess of the City Of Ceclops, she
caused the olive tree to grow sponta.
neously on the Rock Of the Acropolis,
which Neptune had just struck will
his trident; and thence, kept with re
ligious care, the olive tree became one
OF the emblems of the goddess.
Another legend represents Hercule!
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-04
My Mother.

Back through the vanished years, the years
that throng
Up in my life-the years that seem SO long,.
Comes sweet and clear my mothers cradle
song.
1 dream am a tired child again,
And smoothed and rested by that lost refrain
Forgetting for awhile my hearts deep pain.
l stand once more in Times old withered
Far in the dead Decembers and dead Mays;
To me re-dawn the faded yesterdays.
hear the cows low by the riverside,
The pettish lambs cry in the meadows wide
The birds call as they did ere mother died.
The dear white daisies dot the grassy hill.
The blue-bell's chime comes ringi-g t. Inc
still;
The buttercups dip in the passing riil.
Out in the clover-beds the bee-songs sound
The mown blooms shed their dying odors
round;.
The plum-trees petaled snow falls to the
ground,
The sweet day swims between the earth and
Soft through the bending wheat the south
winds sigh,
ACROSS the mountain-top the cloudlets fly.
The warm bright sunshine pours into the
Where mother sang away my childish
gloom,
Before she stole hence to the songless tomb
A calm upon my spirit seems to lie,
A hallowed presence now seems drawing
nigh
I'm resting to the tender lullaby.
only dream! back comes no past-no tone
There is no past! The past has ever flown!
No songsl Dead sengs are not! am alone
am alone! Like one who thinks he hears
A long unheard-a long-stilled voice! My
tears
Fall on the close-sealed grave of sleeping
years.
Since mother died the long days longer grow,
The bitter nights drag on their sad hours so
Times dreary, dismal tide has run out slow.
Sometimes we sleep and hear lost sound in
dreams;
Sometimes our earth-sight catch the star-like
CLEANS
OF distant lights along fair Eden's streams,
Draws near dawn when with sad longing
eyes
Well truly see: when ears with glad surprise
Will hear old songs harped back from Para
disc.
Beyond the years life only finds release
And soul sings songs of sorrows full sur
cease
Within the glow of Gods great perfect peace
My mothers kiss my fevered lips will meet,
My mothers voice l will hear clear and
sweet
The morn l walk bright Buelah's golden
street.
II. g., in the Sonoma Democrat.
Santa Rosa, August, 1887.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-04
ssAnd 1t Came to Pass.o

adapted from Life.
I'm a going to tell YOU ho,c it came to pass
Our old mule was in the pasture, hunting
grass,
When Philander spied it out,
And forthwith he set about
To corral it, with his trusty little lass.
"There's a quiet, pensive creature" you
would say, . A.
sWith no fancy, freaky notions OF the
Phil was sure it was asleep,
So behind it he did creep
He would catch it ere it knew what was to
pay!
But the old, deeeitful creature--full of sin,
Was indulging i'll sly, sardonic grin
Phil. he saw IT, just too late.
We all thought he'd met his fate,
And the angels were about to take him in.
Twas mighty clever acrobatic trick,
Aud its victim never yet had felt so sick
He was boiling DER with rage
will not pollute this page
With the hardest things he SAID ABOUT the
kick.
so you double-dyed, ferocious, ugly. brute :
If only had my rifle here I'd shoot =
You old heathen, You can bet
I'll get even with you yet
You will never give another kick-salute!
Good Philander had Nihilistic scheme:
"A
team;
He would show us all trick
With can upon stick,
He would ''wake the critter" from his peace
full dream.
Then the hour of retribution seemed u,
hand;
There was force that mulish grit could not
withstand;
We are sorry it was So
That the creature thus must go
Prom this earthly sphere to join the earless
band.
Poor Philanderl- that diversion had to quit
.'Helped to glory by a mules perverted wit,
Is the pleasant paragraph
That will form his epitaph--
Should we ever find the sections where he
lit.
Still in pensive way the lonely feeder fed;
All the sweeter, doubtless, taste the blasted
weeds
We will not disturb its peace
We hereby the mule release
From all chance of any further shocking
deeds!
DE LANCEY STONE.
San Francisco, August 27, 1887.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-04
LOVE and BURGLARY
BY 3. b.

The June sun rode high in the
heavens. Overhead the maple leaves
scarcely stirred in the serene balm o1
the summer air-in the woods the
wild roses hung their crimson caps
shrinking from the midday heat
while the cattle stood, knee deep, in
the stream, and the very birds were
hushed and silent
Mabel Winston was in the COO
milk-room, scalding out the churn
and Job Tressaly stood outside, with
a big stone pitcher in his hand, and
his pan just on level with the milk
room window.
Our hero and heroine. Job was none
OF your jeunesse dOree, who wear prim-
rose kid gloves and spend their ele-
CANT leisure in sauntering up the sunny
side of Fifth avenue, but an honest,
hardworking farm hand. Mabel was
no society belle, but Miles Jessup's
hired girl; but for all that, the sweet
old mystery of Love found them out.
Nor did the current Of the storied
stream run smoothly, after all.
Mabel was very pretty in the cool
green Pickering light that came
through the morning-glory vines and
scarlet runners-pretty with the bloom
and freshness of early girlhood, dark.
eyed and dark-haired with long eye
lashes and a roguish dimple in each
cheek, and, as she scrubbed away at
the inside of the churn, she resolutely
avoided Job Tressaly's eye.
81 don't see why you always come
here for water" said Mabel, petulant-
ly. deacon Morris's well must be a
deal nearer to the hay field"
"You didn't use to find fault with
me for coming this way, May" said
Job, reproachfully.
81 wish you wouldn't call me May"
retorted the girl.
"Miss Winston, then."@
Nonsense !" said Mabel.
"Look here, Mabel" said Job Tres
sally, valiantly, 'Pm neither blind nor
a fool You used to like me well
enough before that Fernauld fellow
came out here fishing and loafing and
pretending to sketch, You think he's
a better man than | am because he
comes from the city and wears soiled
kid gloves, with fiashy ring ON his
finger"
.Well, and what if / dc? ?" retorted
Mabel, turning the churn upside dowr
on one of the snowy shelves.
"Why, just this" said Job, leaning
both elbows on the window sill. :"
love you and I've told you so otter
enough, but / am not the man to bt
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-04
dilated, like those of some hunted

dilated, like those of some hunted
animal.
"Mabel"
ooh, Job, come quick !" she gasped.
"Call the men! I've got him safe
the burglar, the thiefP'
"Who, Mabel?"
"Felix Fernauld! Oh, don t stop to
ask questions, but come quickly The
money is safe-O! thank God for
that!' They followed her, without
quite knowing why; but when they
reached the house and found Mr..
Felix Fernauld half stihed in the
brick oven they began to comprehend
the reason. And when Miles Jessup
came home they told him how
Mabel's courage and presence of mind
had saved his eleven hundred dollars.
Mr.. Fernauld was promptly lodged
where he deserved to be-in State
Prison-and the simple country people
discovered to their infinite surprise
that they had been entertaining, una
wares, not exactly an angel, but very
notorious confidence gentleman. Stokes
unluckily effected his escape.
Old Jessup made up his mind that
it was not safe to live alone in these
burglarious times.
$50, if you and job have mind to
be married." said he to Mabel, "1'll
give up half the house, and Job shall
manage the place on shares. He's a
| first-rate farmer; anyway, you can fix
it."
Mabel looked shyly at Job.
at shall be as Mabel pleases," said
the young man.
pered she, blushing scarlet.
"May, them" And the entire rec
onciliation was in those two little
words.
And they were married the next
week.
For Mabel has lost all faith in city
beaux now, and thinks there's nobody
like Job Tressaly.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-04

The contractor, Mr.. Burlingame, who is at
front of the Seitz Tract, Is under bonds to
have the work completed by November the
18th next. Those wishing to secure lots
cheap had better buy before that time. as
the prices are then bound to ndvance. Rus
sell, Cox l. Co., 1872 West First street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-04
6 SUN Setn the

Thermal belt, above fog, and no frosts. 1t is
ten minutes ride to the ocean. Sale Mon
day. August 18th. Room 16, over Los An
geles National Bank, up stairs.
L. f. ALL. Secretary
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-04
Ocean Breeze at I.osecrans
To All Concerned.

Only six miles from Los Angeles. Carriages
leave daily from our Office, Wilson Block,
"a W. First street,